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Dems float federal handout for migrants to promote 'self-sufficiency'
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A group of Congressional Democrats has introduced legislation that would allocate around $3 billion per year in federal funds to help recent migrants become more self-sufficient. The Destination Reception Assistance Act, led by Massachusetts Senator Edward J. Markey, aims to supplement local efforts in providing help navigating the immigration system and assisting migrants with housing and other necessities. The legislation is intended to alleviate the pressure on states and cities struggling to cope with a surge in migrant arrivals. The bill provides a $3 billion yearly budget provision for fiscal years 2025 through 2028 to fund the plan. Immigration advocacy groups, including the International Rescue Committee and Amnesty International, have welcomed the introduction of the bill.
#Migrants #FederalFunding #Selfsufficiency #Immigration #Legislation
https://www.newsweek.com/democrats-plan-migrant-funding-ease-pressure-1932740
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A group of Congressional Democrats has introduced legislation that would allocate around $3 billion per year in federal funds to help recent migrants become more self-sufficient. The Destination Reception Assistance Act, led by Massachusetts Senator Edward J. Markey, aims to supplement local efforts in providing help navigating the immigration system and assisting migrants with housing and other necessities. The legislation is intended to alleviate the pressure on states and cities struggling to cope with a surge in migrant arrivals. The bill provides a $3 billion yearly budget provision for fiscal years 2025 through 2028 to fund the plan. Immigration advocacy groups, including the International Rescue Committee and Amnesty International, have welcomed the introduction of the bill.
#Migrants #FederalFunding #Selfsufficiency #Immigration #Legislation
https://www.newsweek.com/democrats-plan-migrant-funding-ease-pressure-1932740